Middle East live: Iranian missiles target US bases in Jordan and Bahrain, Revolutionary Guards say

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced on June 10, 2026, that they had struck four targets at a US base in Jordan and one in Bahrain, escalating regional tensions in response to recent US military actions linked to the downing of a helicopter. The strikes mark a direct escalation amid a broader conflict involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Tehran-backed militias. In southern Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 12 people in the towns of Tayr Dibba and Deir Qanun al-Nahr, according to a Lebanese medical source. The Israeli military also detained two individuals near the border for questioning, transferring them to Israel for further investigation. Separately, a strike hit the center of Sidon, Lebanon’s southern port city, causing damage and raising concerns over civilian casualties. The US, Britain, and European allies issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force and Ministry of Intelligence for alleged ‘lethal plotting’ in Europe, North America, and Australia. The statement underscored international concerns over Tehran’s expanding influence and destabilizing actions. Former US President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, warned that Iran was taking too long to negotiate a deal, stating that ‘they will have to pay the price.’ Fox News reported Trump had earlier suggested ordering new strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges if negotiations stalled. The United Nations announced plans to send investigators to Lebanon next week to assess potential violations of international law by all parties in the ongoing conflict. Lebanon has been drawn into the wider Middle East crisis since March 2, 2026, when Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israel in solidarity with Iran amid US-Israeli strikes. The escalating violence highlights deepening regional instability, with civilian casualties rising and diplomatic efforts struggling to curb further aggression.